Dubuque Herald December 2, 1887 Local News In Brief

Posted Posted in December 1887, News In Brief

The Dubuque Herald December 2, 1887 Local News In Brief OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,} WASHINGTON, D. C., December 2, 1:30 a. m.} Indications—For Iowa: Generally colder, fair weather, preceded in the eastern and central portions by rain, light to fresh variable winds.   —W. H. Torbert—Druggist. —Byrne Bros. & Co., undertakers.—tf —Stoves stored […]

The Matter of the Action of the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul in Reference to the Shops, The Subject of Discussion

Posted Posted in C. M. & St. Paul, Railroads, Repair Shops Removal 1887

The Dubuque Daily Herald    Thursday December 1, 1887 AN IMPORTANT CALL. DUBUQUE, Dec. 1, 1887 A special meeting of the city council is hereby called to meet at the council chamber, city hall this (Thursday) evening at 7:30, for the purpose of considering the contract entered into by the city of Dubuquer and the Chicago, […]

The Directors Appoint Toll Takers and Fix the Rates of Toll

Posted Posted in 1887, The High Bridge, The High Bridge 1887, The Wagon Bridge

Dubuque Daily Herald    Thursday December 1, 1887 The Celebration. The High Bride celebration was a thorough success in every way. The procession was fine, the trades display grand, the crowd large, and everything went on successfully. The bridge is an honor and credit to Dubuque and will add much to its business resources. It will […]

The Key City of the Northwest and the Chief City of the State of Iowa

Posted Posted in 1887, Dubuque Statistics

Dubuque Daily Herald     Wednesday November 30, 1887 DUBUQUE.  The Key City of the Northwest and the Chief City of the State of Iowa.  The Advantages Possessed by Dubuque as a Commercial, Manufacturing and Residence City. Is situated on the Mississippi river nearly midway between St. Louis and St. Paul, and directly opposite the boundary […]

The Great Highway Open That Doubles the Territory Tributary to Dubuque’s Retail Trade.

Posted Posted in 1887, The High Bridge, The High Bridge 1887, The Wagon Bridge

Dubuque Daily Herald   Wednesday  November 30, 1887 USES AND BENEFITS.  The Great Highway Open That Doubles the Territory Tributary to Dubuque’s Retail Trade.  Better Than a Railroad for the Business Men of the City Who Know How to Sell Goods. Dubuque Will Give the Highest Places for Produce and Sell Goods at the Low-Notch. The Farmers […]

The Programme for the Day, and the Line of March and the Order of Parade

Posted Posted in 1887, The High Bridge, The High Bridge 1887, The Wagon Bridge

Dubuque Daily Herald   Tuesday November 29, 1887 TO-DAY THE DAY. The “Old Man of the North” Will Not Freeze Out Dubuque’s Celebration.  The Programme for the Day, and the Line of March and the Order of Parade. Notwithstanding the very cold weather yesterday, preparations for the celebration were carried on without any hesitation. The Indian […]

The High Bridge Idea.—What Sort of a Place This Is

Posted Posted in 1887, The High Bridge, The High Bridge 1887, The Wagon Bridge

Dubuque Daily Herald   Tuesday November 29, 1887 The High Bridge Idea. To the Editor of the Dubuque Herald. The published statement that Mr. Strobel, of Chicago, originated the idea of the high bridge is erroneous. The entire credit belongs to H. E. Horton, who at first suggested draw spans similar to the railroad bridge, but […]

Dubuque Herald November 29, 1887 Local News In Brief

Posted Posted in News In Brief, November 1887

The Dubuque Herald November 29, 1887 Local News In Brief OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,} WASHINGTON, D. C., November 29, 1:30 a. m.} Indications—For Iowa: Slightly warmer, generally fair weather; light to fresh winds, generally from east to south   —W. H. Torbert—Druggist. —Byrne Bros. & Co., undertakers.—tf —Stoves stored at Fry’s. Telephone 15.—tf […]

Dubuque Herald November 27, 1887 Local News In Brief

Posted Posted in News In Brief, November 1887

The Dubuque Herald November 27, 1887 Local News In Brief OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,} WASHINGTON, D. C., November 27, 1:30 a. m.} Indications—For Iowa: Fair weather, preceeded by light snow or rain in western portion; decidedly colder in eastern portion; low but slowly rising temperature in western portion; fresh to brisk northerly winds, […]